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August 15, 2022
News Tribune

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Amtrak train halted in Mendota, Florida man arrested after police say he told passengers he had a gun

Amtrak train halted in Mendota, Florida man arrested after police say he told passengers he had a gun

An Amtrak train was stopped Sunday at the Mendota Railroad Depot for about 40 minutes and depot and parking lot evacuated as a man implied he had a firearm to fellow passengers on the train, police said.

By Derek Barichello●
August 15, 2022 at 11:16 pm CDT

Slough Bridge in Peru in ‘critical’ condition

Slough Bridge in Peru in ‘critical’ condition

The Slough Bridge in Peru is in critical condition and nearing its end of the month inspection mandate. The bridge is in danger of closing, Council discusses next steps.

By Olivia Doak●
August 15, 2022 at 9:47 pm CDT

Oglesby: No progress yet on fixing Heritage and Oakwood avenues basement flooding

Oglesby: No progress yet on fixing Heritage and Oakwood avenues basement flooding

Oglesby might have hit upon a solution for the ongoing drainage problems at Heritage and Oakwood Avenues – but nobody seems to want to pay for it.

By Tom Collins●
August 15, 2022 at 9:43 pm CDT

Area roundup: Princeton boys golf tops Mendota, Putnam County in triangular

Area roundup: Princeton boys golf tops Mendota, Putnam County in triangular

A look at high school results around the area.

By Kevin Chlum●
August 15, 2022 at 9:22 pm CDT

Princeton City Council awards over $600,000 in road maintenance bids

Princeton City Council awards over $600,000 in road maintenance bids

Princeton City Council held a brief meeting on Monday and approved over $600,000 over three road maintenance bids to Advanced Asphalt for upcoming city construction.

By Jayce Eustice●
August 15, 2022 at 8:50 pm CDT

American Countess paddle steamer returns to Ottawa

American Countess paddle steamer returns to Ottawa

The American Countess paddle steamer has returned to Ottawa.

By Derek Barichello●
August 15, 2022 at 6:21 pm CDT

Volleyball: Just like starting over for Princeton

Volleyball: Just like starting over for Princeton

If the Princeton Tigresses volleyball team had a team song this year, it would be John Lennon’s 1980 hit, “Just like starting over.”

By Kevin Hieronymus●
August 15, 2022 at 5:54 pm CDT

Mary Chambers of Edward Jones in Lacon receives professional designation

Mary Chambers of Edward Jones in Lacon receives professional designation

Financial Advisor Mary Chambers of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Lacon has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist professional designation.

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm CDT

Utica awarded $1.2 million grant for outdoor shopping plaza

Utica awarded $1.2 million grant for outdoor shopping plaza

Utica was notified Monday it was approved for a capital grant of $1,249,969. The funds, coupled with a village match of $250,000, will be used to build the Shoppes of Mini Mill Street, a plaza of portable retail stalls.

By Tom Collins●
August 15, 2022 at 3:54 pm CDT

Ottawa receives $3 million grant for riverfront amphitheater

Ottawa receives $3 million grant for riverfront amphitheater

Ottawa received a $3 million grant Monday to move forward with plans to build an amphitheater at the former Central School site.

By Michael Urbanec●
August 15, 2022 at 3:48 pm CDT
Police blotter: August 15, 2022

Police blotter: August 15, 2022

The latest daily police reports from La Salle County for Monday, August 15, 2022, are here

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 15, 2022 at 2:17 pm CDT
Princeton man sentenced to 6 years for aggravated DUI

Princeton man sentenced to 6 years for aggravated DUI

A Princeton man was sentenced to six years in the Department of Corrections for a Class 2 felony of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol. Wrona will have to serve 85% of the sentence.

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm CDT

Latest News

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Amtrak train halted in Mendota, Florida man arrested after police say he told passengers he had a gun


2

Slough Bridge in Peru in ‘critical’ condition


3

Oglesby: No progress yet on fixing Heritage and Oakwood avenues basement flooding


4

Area roundup: Princeton boys golf tops Mendota, Putnam County in triangular


5

Princeton City Council awards over $600,000 in road maintenance bids


6

American Countess paddle steamer returns to Ottawa


7

Volleyball: Just like starting over for Princeton


8

Mary Chambers of Edward Jones in Lacon receives professional designation


More News

1

Utica awarded $1.2 million grant for outdoor shopping plaza


2

Ottawa receives $3 million grant for riverfront amphitheater


3

Police blotter: August 15, 2022


4

Princeton man sentenced to 6 years for aggravated DUI


5

Spring Valley man sentenced to 5 1/2 years for unlawful possession of a firearm


6

Mystery Diner in Mendota: El Rey Del Taco specializes in cuisine of Mexico City


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Photos: Putnam County students welcomed back on the first day of school


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